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Popeyes

August 29, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. TWO OF THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS ARE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION (UNABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER). THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED, WHICH WAS PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: WE OBSERVED APPROX 10 HOUSE FLIES ON SITE:REAR PREP,STORAGE AND RAW PREP CHICKEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE AT MENTIONED AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. • EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH SPLATTERED FOOD.ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM,REPLACE.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-24, REPORT#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT. #53) 5-501.17: A COVER IS NEEDED AT THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 29, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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